Diablo 5 Officially Passes a Major Production Milestone
Blizzard is hard at work on Diablo 5 as shooting begins for the game despite being slated for release in 2029
Blizzard has reached a significant production milestone with the announcement of Diablo 5. Following the confirmation of the action RPG's development at last year's BlizzCon, the game is set for a spring 2029 release, a full six years after the latest installment, Diablo 4. Cinematic director Neil David Carter confirmed that filming for the game's cinematics has commenced, sharing a photo of an empty motion capture studio with the caption "First shoot #Diablo5."
This development stage suggests that the game's story is largely complete, hinting at a narrative that takes place 100 years after the events of Diablo 4. In this new era, Sanctuary will be in ruins, and Diablo will return, seemingly victorious after a long conflict. The game's setting will introduce a post-apocalyptic world, providing players with a fresh challenge.
Blizzard has assured fans that it will continue to support Diablo 4 post-Diablo 5, as long as the game remains popular with the community.
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